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Thursday February 22,1996 Vol. CXXVII, No. 27
Headlines
Trojans hoping for upset of Bruins
The USC men's basketball team will try to avenge a blowout loss to UCLA when the two teams meet up tonight at the Sports Arena with former Bruin great Henry Bibby coaching USC.
Sports, page 24
Many ignored in rock museum
Rock 'n' Roll is here to stay, in a museum that is. The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened last year with tons of media hoopla, but does it really cover all the bases of the form?
Diversions, page 9
Pontificating USC's 'Principles'
Assistant Editorial Director Erik Sanjurjo and Viewpoint Writer Jessica Redford jump into the free-speech forum and debate the merits of the university's Principles of Community.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.I.
class ring and announcement orders, degree progress
Senior class Salute today on campus
The Graduating Class Committee invites all seniors and graduate students to attend the Salute to the Class of 1996 Thursday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alumni Park.
Services for graduation will be offered including iss ring < ders, aej checks, hotel and rental car reservations and general alumni association memberships. Drawings will take place throughout the event, with a trip for two to New York as the grand prize.
• • •
The University Residential Student Community is sponsoring the first annual Campus Cup competition, whicn is an award that recognizes the most outstanding community service project of the year.
Applications are available in Student Union, Room 200. Entries must be turned in by March 1. For more information, call (213) 740-2080.
Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Bribery alleged in senate race
By Victoria Manley
City Editor
Allegations of bribery and harassment have recently been brought forth against a Student Senate presidential candidate which resulted in a filed complaint with the Elections Commission and a private hearing Monday.
Dave Gabler, candidate for student body president on the "Vote Results'' slate, submitted a complaint stating that opposing candidate Adam Stokes offered Gabler's running mate Adina Israel $1,000 cash and a guaranteed position as head of a committee if she were to withdraw from the election.
The complaint, which was ultimately dismissed by the commission, described an initial meeting between Stokes and Israel on Feb. 10, in which Stokes allegedly tried to persuade Israel to drop out of tne race. It also listed subsequent instances of alleged harassment in which Stokes tried "to receive an answer" from Israel on her decision.
Stokes, who runs on the "Experience Counts!" slate with vice presidential candidate Pete Baghdassarian, denied the allegations.
"It didn't happen," Stokes said. "If I win president, it wouldn't be within my power. And the money, I wouldn't spend that kind of my money," he said.
Senior James Emerson, a former student senator, served as an advocate for Stokes in the hearing and argued that the complaint should be dismissed due to a lack ot substantial evidence.
Because the complaint did not cite any specific election code violations, the commission decided to have it withdrawn.
"We had to agree with Emerson that the complaint was poorly written," said Patrick Moir, director of the commission, who listened in on the hearing by phone.
"We think that something probably did happen, but it was the opinion of the group that the complaint be withdrawn and held
(See Senate, page 18)
School accused of policy violation
By Jennifer Hamm and Tara Nakashima
Assignment Editors
A department chair in the School of Business Administration reportedly violated university policy by signing a professor's signature and readministering a final exam without the instructor's knowl-.dge or consent for an upper dfvtsion class, the Daily Trojan has learned.
A university investigation has found that finance department chairman Alan Shapiro directed his administrative assistant to sign Professor Maurice Goudzwaard's name without the professor's authorization in separate incidents in May and July of 1995.
In a confidential memorandum obtained by the Daily Trojan, the dean of the School of
Business Administration, Randolph Westerfield, wrote Goudzwaard last September, telling him that a special panel investigating the incident had questioned the grade changes, which followed the retaking of the course's final exam.
"It is clear that university policies were not properly followed in filing the forms for the three
!r,rade changes made by ’rofessor Shapiro," Westerfield wrote. However, the dean said the grade changes would not be overturned because
Goudzwaard had allowed an assistant, who was not employed by the university, to help him teach the class—a practice that Shapiro contends allowed him to intervene.
"I bypassed the professor," Shapiro said in an interview. "I don't agree that I bypassed uni-
(See Grades, page 2)
I think the chairman wanted to change the grades and there was no legal way to change them without my signature.
-Maurice Goudzwaard
I bypassed the professor. I don't agree that I bypassed university procedure. I was acting within my authority.
-Alan Shapiro
Vice presidential candidates Students express security concerns protest
initiative
By Jonathan Atienza
Staff Writer
While debating issues of off-campus security and support for Program Board activities Wednesday, the two candidates for student body vice president found common ground.
Candidates Pete
Baghdassarian and Adina Israel both said off-campus security would be a priority and they would investigate what happened to funds supposedly earmarked for DPS patrols in residence halls and apartments.
"People feel they're not safe anymore," Israel said. "We need to improve off-campus security and work with DPS."
Baghdassarian, who is running on the same ticket as presidential candidate Adam Stokes, said he had already begun his investigation, and said that nearly $250,000 which was allotted for the patrols was instead used to hire DPS work-study students.
"The numbers of incidents and assaults might not support (the patrols), but it should be about students feelina secure in their own residences, he said.
Baghdassarian is currently a commuter senator, director of security affairs for student sen-
Laura Lanchaatar / Dally Trojan
Pete Baghdassarian and Adina Israel, candidates for Student Senate Vice President, debated Wednesday at noon.
ate and vice president of the Phi Aug. 25, next school year's
Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity.
Israel has no previous experience on the senate, but has served as legislative vice president of the Panhellenic Council, vice president of student affairs for the National Society of Black Engineers and vice president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Israel, who is running with presidential candidate Dave Gabler, said that if she was elected, an improved recycling program would be implemented by
move-in day. She also said the promotion of cultural diversity would be a priority.
Baghdassarian said he would work during the summer on his goals and would encourage other senate members to do the same. He said that he and Stokes will make it mandatory for students to pass an English oral proficiency exam before being selected to become teaching assistants.
(See Debate, page 18)
By April Haitsuka
Staff Writer
Rain drizzled on the heads of about 150 students and members of the community who showed up at Tommy Tmjan Wednesday for a midday rally protesting the so-called California Civil Rights Initiative, which would end preferential treatment in public employment.
Students and speakers from the community advocated educating the public about the initiative, which is likely to be approved for the November ballot, to block its passage into California law.
USC law professor Erwin Chenierinsky voiced concern about the nature of getting rid of race and gender preferences.
It's up to students to "get the word out," he said. Chemerinsky said that although the initiative is aimed at abolishing affirmative action hiring policies, its reference to "preferential treatment" could include advanced science and math programs for women and afterschool programs targeted at
(See CCRI, page 2)

Thursday February 22,1996 Vol. CXXVII, No. 27
Headlines
Trojans hoping for upset of Bruins
The USC men's basketball team will try to avenge a blowout loss to UCLA when the two teams meet up tonight at the Sports Arena with former Bruin great Henry Bibby coaching USC.
Sports, page 24
Many ignored in rock museum
Rock 'n' Roll is here to stay, in a museum that is. The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened last year with tons of media hoopla, but does it really cover all the bases of the form?
Diversions, page 9
Pontificating USC's 'Principles'
Assistant Editorial Director Erik Sanjurjo and Viewpoint Writer Jessica Redford jump into the free-speech forum and debate the merits of the university's Principles of Community.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.I.
class ring and announcement orders, degree progress
Senior class Salute today on campus
The Graduating Class Committee invites all seniors and graduate students to attend the Salute to the Class of 1996 Thursday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alumni Park.
Services for graduation will be offered including iss ring < ders, aej checks, hotel and rental car reservations and general alumni association memberships. Drawings will take place throughout the event, with a trip for two to New York as the grand prize.
• • •
The University Residential Student Community is sponsoring the first annual Campus Cup competition, whicn is an award that recognizes the most outstanding community service project of the year.
Applications are available in Student Union, Room 200. Entries must be turned in by March 1. For more information, call (213) 740-2080.
Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Bribery alleged in senate race
By Victoria Manley
City Editor
Allegations of bribery and harassment have recently been brought forth against a Student Senate presidential candidate which resulted in a filed complaint with the Elections Commission and a private hearing Monday.
Dave Gabler, candidate for student body president on the "Vote Results'' slate, submitted a complaint stating that opposing candidate Adam Stokes offered Gabler's running mate Adina Israel $1,000 cash and a guaranteed position as head of a committee if she were to withdraw from the election.
The complaint, which was ultimately dismissed by the commission, described an initial meeting between Stokes and Israel on Feb. 10, in which Stokes allegedly tried to persuade Israel to drop out of tne race. It also listed subsequent instances of alleged harassment in which Stokes tried "to receive an answer" from Israel on her decision.
Stokes, who runs on the "Experience Counts!" slate with vice presidential candidate Pete Baghdassarian, denied the allegations.
"It didn't happen," Stokes said. "If I win president, it wouldn't be within my power. And the money, I wouldn't spend that kind of my money," he said.
Senior James Emerson, a former student senator, served as an advocate for Stokes in the hearing and argued that the complaint should be dismissed due to a lack ot substantial evidence.
Because the complaint did not cite any specific election code violations, the commission decided to have it withdrawn.
"We had to agree with Emerson that the complaint was poorly written," said Patrick Moir, director of the commission, who listened in on the hearing by phone.
"We think that something probably did happen, but it was the opinion of the group that the complaint be withdrawn and held
(See Senate, page 18)
School accused of policy violation
By Jennifer Hamm and Tara Nakashima
Assignment Editors
A department chair in the School of Business Administration reportedly violated university policy by signing a professor's signature and readministering a final exam without the instructor's knowl-.dge or consent for an upper dfvtsion class, the Daily Trojan has learned.
A university investigation has found that finance department chairman Alan Shapiro directed his administrative assistant to sign Professor Maurice Goudzwaard's name without the professor's authorization in separate incidents in May and July of 1995.
In a confidential memorandum obtained by the Daily Trojan, the dean of the School of
Business Administration, Randolph Westerfield, wrote Goudzwaard last September, telling him that a special panel investigating the incident had questioned the grade changes, which followed the retaking of the course's final exam.
"It is clear that university policies were not properly followed in filing the forms for the three
!r,rade changes made by ’rofessor Shapiro," Westerfield wrote. However, the dean said the grade changes would not be overturned because
Goudzwaard had allowed an assistant, who was not employed by the university, to help him teach the class—a practice that Shapiro contends allowed him to intervene.
"I bypassed the professor," Shapiro said in an interview. "I don't agree that I bypassed uni-
(See Grades, page 2)
I think the chairman wanted to change the grades and there was no legal way to change them without my signature.
-Maurice Goudzwaard
I bypassed the professor. I don't agree that I bypassed university procedure. I was acting within my authority.
-Alan Shapiro
Vice presidential candidates Students express security concerns protest
initiative
By Jonathan Atienza
Staff Writer
While debating issues of off-campus security and support for Program Board activities Wednesday, the two candidates for student body vice president found common ground.
Candidates Pete
Baghdassarian and Adina Israel both said off-campus security would be a priority and they would investigate what happened to funds supposedly earmarked for DPS patrols in residence halls and apartments.
"People feel they're not safe anymore," Israel said. "We need to improve off-campus security and work with DPS."
Baghdassarian, who is running on the same ticket as presidential candidate Adam Stokes, said he had already begun his investigation, and said that nearly $250,000 which was allotted for the patrols was instead used to hire DPS work-study students.
"The numbers of incidents and assaults might not support (the patrols), but it should be about students feelina secure in their own residences, he said.
Baghdassarian is currently a commuter senator, director of security affairs for student sen-
Laura Lanchaatar / Dally Trojan
Pete Baghdassarian and Adina Israel, candidates for Student Senate Vice President, debated Wednesday at noon.
ate and vice president of the Phi Aug. 25, next school year's
Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity.
Israel has no previous experience on the senate, but has served as legislative vice president of the Panhellenic Council, vice president of student affairs for the National Society of Black Engineers and vice president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Israel, who is running with presidential candidate Dave Gabler, said that if she was elected, an improved recycling program would be implemented by
move-in day. She also said the promotion of cultural diversity would be a priority.
Baghdassarian said he would work during the summer on his goals and would encourage other senate members to do the same. He said that he and Stokes will make it mandatory for students to pass an English oral proficiency exam before being selected to become teaching assistants.
(See Debate, page 18)
By April Haitsuka
Staff Writer
Rain drizzled on the heads of about 150 students and members of the community who showed up at Tommy Tmjan Wednesday for a midday rally protesting the so-called California Civil Rights Initiative, which would end preferential treatment in public employment.
Students and speakers from the community advocated educating the public about the initiative, which is likely to be approved for the November ballot, to block its passage into California law.
USC law professor Erwin Chenierinsky voiced concern about the nature of getting rid of race and gender preferences.
It's up to students to "get the word out," he said. Chemerinsky said that although the initiative is aimed at abolishing affirmative action hiring policies, its reference to "preferential treatment" could include advanced science and math programs for women and afterschool programs targeted at
(See CCRI, page 2)